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BS Singh Deo: A1 helicopter instructor, examiner, test pilot

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In this episode, we interview Wg. Cdr. (Retd) BS Singh Deo, VM, a veteran helicopter pilot with the Indian Air Force, Pawan Hans and later Bell Helicopters. He speaks of his experiences as a young Mi-4 pilot supporting the Army in western Rajasthan during the 1971 war, flying the Mi-4, Chetak, Mi-8, Mi-17 and Westland WG-30, becoming a test pilot, becoming an A-1 instructor and examiner, and much more. Wg. Cdr. Singh Deo's profile can be found here: http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/12189

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